😮 CFB September Shockers: What Happened to the Heisman Favorites?

😮 CFB September Shockers: What Happened to the Heisman Favorites?

Four weeks into the 2025 college football season, the odds boards are completely upside down. Our bookies and experts are scrambling to re-evaluate the lines after a month of shocking storylines that no one saw coming. Here are six September shocks that are driving the betting market as we head into Week 5:

1. The Heisman Favorites are Invisible Remember when Arch Manning, Cade Klubnik, Drew Allar, and DJ Lagway dominated the Heisman odds in August? They are nowhere near the top of the QB market now. None of those names are even in the top 50 in total QBR, with Manning sitting surprisingly low at 75th. If you bet on them early, you're looking for a miracle.

2. Clemson is a Betting Liability The preseason No. 4 team in the nation is now a colossal liability at 1-3. The last time Clemson started this poorly was 2004! They have burned straight-up and ATS bettors alike, proving that talent doesn't always translate to wins. What is going on with the Tigers?

3. Ole Miss is Undefeated with a DII QB Talk about a dark horse: Trinidad Chambliss, who was guiding a DII team last year, is now successfully leading Ole Miss through the SEC after their starter went down. He looks completely comfortable, and our odds on the Rebels have dramatically shortened as they head into a crucial matchup against No. 4 LSU.

4. The 'Noles are a CFP Contender Florida State has surpassed all expectations after rolling over Alabama in Week 1. They've already topped last season's win total and are on a serious trajectory. Any early bet on the Seminoles to make a New Year's Six bowl or the CFP is looking like pure gold right now.

5. Vandy is Not the Vandy of Old Forget what you know about Vanderbilt football. Clark Lea's squad is 4-0 for the first time since 2008, logging impressive wins over Power Five rivals. They are no longer an easy out, and their upcoming SEC gauntlet will determine just how high their market value can climb.

6. The AAC Holds the Golden Ticket The American Athletic Conference (AAC) has three undefeated teams, with only one other undefeated Group of Five school left in the nation. The AAC is firmly in the driver's seat for the CFP bid, making their top teams a sharp bet to win their respective futures markets.